Supine Pharyngeal Width Is Associated With Complete Concentric Palatal Collapse During Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Outcomes.

Jordan S WeinerChristopher C Munhall David T Kent

Published in: Ear, nose, & throat journal (2022)

In a retrospective cohort study, SPW was significantly associated with CCC and postoperative apnea-hypopnea index following HNS implantation. SPW may be a viable screening tool for HNS candidacy.

Keyphrases

drug induced
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obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
patients undergoing
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